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How to calculate the score of the TOEFL Test

Before learning and participating TOEFL test, it is better for you to know how to calculate
the score of the TOEFL Test. There are 2 types of TOEFL test, that is CBT (Computer Based
Test) using of computer media in the implementation of the TOEFL test and PBT ( Paper
Based Test ) exams using paper media in TOEFL test. CBT test consists of four tests:
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Written expression and meanwhile, PBT test only
consists of Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, and structure or written
expression. For further explanation, let's see the example of following TOEFL calculation:

Section 1 (Listening Comprehension)

Correct answers Converted score

29 50

Section 2 (Structure and Written Expression) See conversion chart


Correct answers Converted score
at the end.
26 50

Section 3 (Reading Comprehension)

Correct answers Converted score

33 50

2. Sum up all converted score (Section 1,2,3).

50 + 50 + 50 = 150

3. Then the result of addition is divided by 3

150 : 3 = 50

4. The result of division is multiplied by 10 Look at the following outline

50 + 50 +50 = 150 =50


50 X 10 = 500 3 3

So here, the TOEFL Score is 500


50 X 10 = 500 (TOEFL Score)
Adapted from: http://usefulforenglish.blogspot.mx/2011/07/how-to-calculate-score-of-toefl-test.html
by Angel Gonzalez. Jan 20th, 2016.

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